Blogger Startup Kit

When you first heard the word "Blog" you were probably just like the rest of us. Not sure, confused, and maybe even uncomfortable with the whole idea and concept. My guess is that you still are if you've opened this post and you're still reading it.

Here is a Starter Kit with everything you need to know, for your Blogging and Blogosphere survival. If you are new to Blogging(less than 3 months or so) this is the post for you. Here is the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Blogging, which is the newest and most exciting way for social networking in the World...and it's FREE!

Your Starter Kit Includes The Following:

Here are the TOP 100 Most SubscribedBloggers on the Active Rain Network. Almost 50,000 members strong, but these are the 100 that most readers subscribe to. If you view and learn from these Bloggers, you can shave years off the learning process. This is where I have learned so much, and you can too! Who should Blog? You! That's why you signed up isn't it?

When should you Blog? It varies for most, but I use the hours of 6-7am and or 10-12pm. Post in the mornings and comment at night. This way it doesn't interfere with my daily obligations and commitments. You will have to decide when and how much time you want to put into it. Here's my analogy. If you practiced piano for 1/2 hour and only once each month, that's 12 practices a year totaling 6 hours of overall rehearsal. Now if you practice for a 1/2 hour each day, within two weeks, you'll be better than the one who practiced all year!! I see you're catching on. :-) You'll find your way, just get started! Finish this post, read the links, then just go post.

Active Rain of course, but also get connected on Facebook, LinkedIn, MyBlogLog and some of the other social networking groups out there. Even Myspace has even generated business for some folks. Where can you Blog from? Anywhere you have an Internet connection. Your desktop at the office or home, your laptop, your palm top, and even your cell phone. The iPhone and TREO are great for mobile Blogging.

This may very well be the $64,000.00 question! I'm going to let these successful and very well rewarded Bloggers give you the why. For me, it's simple: Networking, Business, SEO, Relationships, Referrals, Education, Advertising, Experience, and the Price! FREE! Better than a website, and much less expensive!

I know that if you have not placed your first post on your Blog yet, there's a chance you just won't ever do it at all. I hope this "kit" will inspire you to better understand and utilize Blogging to your benefit, and your customers. This "Starter Kit" is all you will need to move forward effectively and efficiently on Active Rain, and in the Blogosphere. It's all here, now the question is... are you?

Question. Just wrote my first (active rain) post, but when I went to post it the only options were members, associates or draft; public wasn't an option. Further I could only select one category. Am I missing something?

This information is going to project me to new heights. Of course, it is going to take me a few weeks to digest it all. I believe your informational blog contains the most comprehensive data put out so far; so for many of us that do not blog frequently, there should be no more excuses. Thank you.

Sheri - your photo will show up in the comments when your reach a minimum of 10,000 points.

Victor - thanks, your content and contributions are nothing short of "value-added" as well. :-)

Earleene - the thanks really goes to all our members, there is so much great content on this network, I am just one contributor that trys to add to that awesome mix. We are quickly approaching 1,000,000 posts on ActiveRain. This is a huge library and resource of valuable information, knowledge, and experience.

Isaac - thank you for that, and you're right, there are no excuses, unfortunately, there are those that will still try to find them no matter what. :-)

Colleen - I was wondering why I was getting a slough of comments on this post today, now I know. lol~

Debra - you are too sweet.. (That's what us westerners say) There is such a thing as the flat butt syndrome from excessive blogging, Wendy Cutrufelli has coined the phrase from just reading my blog, or so she claims. I bet she'll get a google alert about this comment and be here soon to explain... LOL~

Seriously though, thanks for your comment, it really does mean a lot to me.

Jan - Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you found this post useful, I know it has helped save many members some time and frustration in getting started here. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks again. :-)

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